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Hi, guys! Sorry for the lack of blogs as school has begun and I have gotten busy! I will go back to my consistent posting schedule soon. One of the main questions that future architects will decide in high school is if they truly want to go into architecture or into a similar field like civil engineering. I wanted to compare the 2 and show the pros and cons of both. Imagine you look at a building. A person could admire the architecture, windows, materials, or the location of

When you think about architecture, you probably think about buildings, skyscrapers, houses, or maybe even famous landmarks. But architecture is not just about creating something that looks good. It is also about creating spaces where people actually feel comfortable. This is where biophilic design comes in. Biophilic design is all about bringing nature into the spaces we live, work, and spend time in. This can mean adding plants, natural light, water, wood, stone, fresh air,

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming one of the most impactful technologies in architecture. For years, architects have depended on hand drawings, computer-aided design, and 3D modeling to shape their ideas. Now, AI adds a new element to the design process. It helps architects explore ideas, examine buildings, and finish repetitive tasks more quickly. Rather than taking the place of architects, AI is transforming how they work and allowing them to spend more time

Hi, guys! Today, I wanted to blog about my experiences at the NCSU Design Camp. As you guys know, I was away for 1 week recently because I had to go to the NCSU Design Summer Camp, and it was a GREAT experience. Throughout the camp, I got to meet lots of new people who were passionate about design and architecture specifically, and have lots of fun. The program is structured in a way that simulates real-life work projects, by providing real-life problems that we have to solve

Hi, guys! This will be the last blog of this series as there are only 7 wonders of the world, and rightfully so, I will only be blogging the 7 most important architectural pieces that influence my portfolio directly. To end off the series, I have chosen a world-famous heritage site that is well-known for its architecture: Machu Picchu. Machu Picchu is arguably among the most amazing architectural wonders on Earth, located in the high mountains of the Andes range in Peru. This

Hi, guys! Today, I was browsing on the internet for inspirations on what to base my new project off of, and I found a interesting architectural masterpiece that is world-famous, which is the Moscow Red Square Church. Many of you guys may have seen the image of it before, but you may not know the backstory behind it. Despite its name, the square was not originally named for the color red or the Soviet era. The Russian word krasnaya once meant "beautiful," reflecting the impor

Hello, guys! Sorry for the lack of blogs, as I have been recently busy and went to a no-internet summer camp! I will start to post blogs more frequently now. Today, I wanted to talk about the Taj Mahal, which is located in India. It is a very well-known landmark that people know exists, but they often don't know the history behind it. Located in Agra, the monument was commissioned in 1632 by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal, who passed

Hi, guys! Today, I wanted to write a blog about the Guggenheim Museum in Spain, which was a revolutionary architectural masterpiece. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, the Guggenheim Museum is one of the world-renowned architectural structures. It was built almost entirely according to the principles that went against the conventions of museum architecture of the time. For over fifteen years of designing, planning, experimenting, and developing the idea of the building, Wright c

Hi, guys! Today, I wanted to write a blog about the history of a temple that is in its own right, a marvel of the world, which is the Kailasa temple. Above is a aerial view of the temple, which doesn't exactly show the true magnitude and height of this temple. Hidden within the Ellora Caves in the Indian state of Maharashtra, the Kailasa Temple stands as one of the most extraordinary achievements in architectural history. Built during the 8th century under the rule of King Kr

Hi, guys! Today, I wanted to talk about the background of yet another iconic landmark of the world, which is the Sydney Opera House. In the modern world, the Opera House in Sydney is recognized globally and is an iconic example of architecture; however, the way from conception to completion was rather difficult. At the end of the 1950s, Australia required the construction of a facility where it would be possible to present performing arts to attract attention of the whole wor

Hi guys, today I wanted to dive deeper into the backstory of famous architectural masterpieces that changed the world, and today I am going to be starting with the Eiffel Tower. There is one main thing that people think about when asked to visualize what they imagine about Paris, and that thing is the Eiffel Tower. The truth, though, is most folks do not know that when Eiffel initially designed the Eiffel Tower, he did not plan on it being the focal point of Paris. The Eiffel

Hey, guys! I have finally finished all my finals exams and school for the 25-26 year, which means I will be posting blogs more frequently starting this Wednesday, and I will be working on more mini projects along the way! Stay tuned!

Hi guys, I haven't posted a blog recently because I have been busy with finals and AP exams. However, during that time, I have worked on a mini project as part of a architecture program that I have been participating in, and I wanted to share it with you all. Iridescence is a project that is based in the Romare Bearden Park in Charlotte, NC, which is my hometown. The project name is inspired by the meaning behind the word, which is an optical phenomenon where a surface appear

Hi, guys! Today, I wanted to write a blog about Zaha Hadid, who is one of my inspirations and was one of the first architects that I was introduced to when I first fell in love with this field. Sorry about not posting a blog recently (tests+AP exams), but I hope this blog makes up for it! Also posting another blog tomorrow!!! Zaha Hadid was an architect whose work had tremendous influence over how cities look today. Hadid was born in Baghdad (1950) and quickly obtained an int

Hi, guys! Today, I wanted to bring some attention to how important it is to factor in environmental issues when designing any building. As climate concerns reshape the way we live, work, and build, environmentally-conscious architecture has moved from niche to necessity. Today’s architects are no longer just designers of space, but also stewards of the planet, rethinking how buildings interact with the natural world because of these critical concerns. One major shift has been

Hi, guys! Sorry for not posting a blog recently as I have been extremely busy studying for the SAT, which I took this past weekend! Recently, in my PLTW Engineering class at school, I have been slowly learning Revit and how to use it through youtube tutorials. Recently, I have made a stadium concept and a structural model in Revit, and I am also currently in the process of making a site plan. The work will be linked below. Revit is very useful in real life and is the go-to so

Hi, guys! I apologize for not posting recently as I have been busy with outside commitments for just these few weeks. In this blog, I wanted to talk more about my personal experiences and activities that I participate in daily. For one, I belong to numerous clubs in school such as Science Olympiad, TSA, and Envirothon. In Science Olympiad, I participate in 3 events: Boomilever, Rocks and Minerals, and Engineering CAD. I actually got all of the events I really wanted this year

Hi, guys! I am sorry for posting this blog late as a result of a competition for one of my clubs in school. This blog will be more about my personal experiences involving architecture in school. I am currently participating in a few activites related to architecture in school, including doing architecture-related events in TSA such as Architectural Design and taking a class called PLTW Civil Engineering & Architecture. This class has taught me a lot of things, including how

As a current sophomore in high school, I often find it quite difficult to find a list of activites, extracurriculars, or even classes to do that involve Architecture. Most schools don't offer specific architecture classes, and even if they do, most students aren't inclined to take a honors class over an extra AP or 5.0 weighted class. However, there are many things that you can do in order to build your architecture portfolio and find activites that you like doing to boost yo

The introduction of glass and steel into construction in the late 19th and early 20th centuries marked a pivotal moment in architectural history, fundamentally transforming the built environment. Prior to this, buildings were primarily constructed with stone, brick, and wood, which, while durable, were heavy and limited in their design potential. The advent of steel, with its incredible tensile strength, allowed for the creation of structures that were not only taller but als